McDonald's attempts to reassure buyers after deadly E coli outbreak

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McDonald's US President Joe Erlinger said in an interview on the Today show that the company has removed the Quarter Pounder from its menu in the 10 states where dozens of people were sickened, as well as in several other states.

McDonald's said on Wednesday that consumers should feel confident ordering from its restaurants despite a deadly E.coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders.

It said 49 infections were reported between September 27 and October 11 in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: India

Topics: McDonald's E. coli outbreak US Food and Drug Administration McDonald's E. coli outbreak

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Published On: 2024-10-23 @ 22:55:35 (1 weeks ago)

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